Most people have heard of the term "maximum breaking" while playing snooker. The maximum break in a frame is the highest. A player could reach maximum break by potting all of the 15 reds as well as all of the 15 blacks for 120 point. For 27 points, you can pot all six colors in a single frame to break the limit.
Stephen Hendry's book 147
After breaking the world record of 147, a seven-time World Snooker champion is making headlines. He broke in the seventh frame against Stuart Bingham in Sheffield. The world number one is currently defending his title and is on track for another major prize. Hendry does not believe the Crucible's extra incentive to break 147 is worth the risk.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's 147
Ronnie O'Sullivan has made 15 competitive 147 breaks. His first break was made at the 1997 World Championships at the Crucible Theatre. He was up against Elliot Slessor and Allan Taylor at the 2018 English Open. This is the fastest maximum ever achieved by a male player in the World Championship.
Jimmy White's Number 147
Jimmy White's 1992 break at 147 was one the most famous breaks in snooker. The British professional enjoyed a stellar career and was one the most loved snooker players ever. He won the UK Championship and the Masters as well as six World Championship finals. Despite his success he did not win The Crucible.
Jimmy White's 147 vs Tony Drago
Jimmy White's 147 against Tony Draga are considered to be one of the finest billiards shots. It was shot by the former world number 1 in only three minutes and 31 seconds. It was the fastest century in a ranking event. Drago is a talented player but is not without faults. His temperament is often questionable and he has made poor plays against the rest.
Jimmy White's 147 against Jimmy White
A break of 147 is a great achievement in the world of table tennis. Jim White broke 147 in 1992, but few people know about it. White broke the Reds in one of his matches against Steve Davis. He looked on track for his career record of 147. He faced a long pot on his 10th black. After kissing off one red, White finally settled on black. This win earned him PS114,000. Drago was warmly greeted by him after the match.